Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour

INCI: GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) FLOUR

CAS Number
68513-95-1
Function
Abrasive; Bulking Agent; Viscosity Increasing Agent — Aqueous
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; soy flour is GRAS; 84 VCRP formulations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation concern for powder products with particles >10 µm depositing in nasopharyngeal region; hexane residue possible from manufacturing; soy allergen present; isoflavone content varies by seed coat color.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation concern for powder products with particles >10 µm depositing in nasopharyngeal region; hexane residue possible from manufacturing; soy allergen present; isoflavone content varies by seed coat color. The EU classifies Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour allowed in the EU?

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour do in cosmetics?

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour functions as: Abrasive; Bulking Agent; Viscosity Increasing Agent — Aqueous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68513-95-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycine Soja (Soybean) Flour?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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